Lonely, Not Alone

Cross-Cultural Psychology

Is Loneliness Just a Problem in Individualistic Cultures?

Luzia Heu Ph.D. on September 28, 2023

Loneliness is often believed to be more common in individualistic than in collectivistic cultures but the data suggest that collectivism does not protect against loneliness.

Loneliness is often believed to be more common in individualistic than in collectivistic cultures but the data suggest that collectivism does not protect against loneliness.

Loneliness

Do We Really Need More Social Contact to Feel Less Lonely?

Luzia Heu Ph.D. on June 22, 2023

Although loneliness is different from being alone, many loneliness interventions aim to increase social contact. This may be ineffective and even backfire.

Although loneliness is different from being alone, many loneliness interventions aim to increase social contact. This may be ineffective and even backfire.

Loneliness

Are We Really Lonelier Than Ever?

Luzia Heu Ph.D. on May 22, 2023

It's often considered a fact that loneliness has dramatically increased over the past few decades. Yet the data tells a more complex story.

It's often considered a fact that loneliness has dramatically increased over the past few decades. Yet the data tells a more complex story.